Edwina Davey, who will turn 102 next month, might just be the oldest reader of Mackay Life newspaper. Living independently in a retirement village in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Edwina remains remarkably active. She claims she can still read without glasses, a statement she made with a twinkle in her eye and a bit of cheekiness, according to her son who has a suspicion that may be a fib. She even uses her mobility walker to get to the local shops for a pint of milk and a loaf of bread.
Her son, Gareth Davey, ensures she stays connected to the Mackay region by posting a copy of Mackay Life (and Tripping, when published) every Friday from the Midge Point postal agency. Despite the six-day journey to Melbourne, Edwina eagerly awaits each issue, enjoying the news and stories from the sunny coast of northern Queensland.
Edwina’s fondness for Mackay Life has also extended to her neighbours in the retirement village. A couple down the hall, who once lived in Queensland, look forward to reading the paper after Edwina has finished. The wife reads the articles aloud to her husband, who has recently gone blind, creating a shared connection to their former home.
Is Edwina Davey our oldest reader at nearly 102 years old? If there are any older readers of Mackay Life out there, we would love to hear from you.
We hope this has made your day, Edwina! Thank you for reading and for sharing your story, it made our week that much brighter to see you reading our newspaper.
Edwina Davey, 102, enjoying her weekly copy of Mackay Life, sent all the way from Midge Point to her home in Melbourne
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